Edgar Mitchell, Sixth Astronaut to Walk on the Moon, Dies at 85
5 FEBRUARY 2016 SPACE.COM ROBERT Z PEARLMAN
Edgar Mitchell, who 45 years ago became the sixth man to walk on the moon, died on Thursday (Feb. 4), the day before the anniversary of his lunar landing. He was 85.... "He was a hero in the clasical sense," Karlyn Mitchell, the astronaut's oldest daughter, said in statement. "Though he fulfilled his childhood dreams while still a young man, he managed to sustain an aura of excitement by evolving and reinventing himself. He never tired of encouraging others to strive and explore."
"My brother and sisters consider ourselves so blessed to have had the Dad we did," added Kimberly Mitchell, oldest of his adopted children. "He was incredibly generous with his heart and his brain, making each of us a better person because we knew him and were shaped by him." Read More
Apollo 14 moonwalker Ed Mitchell poses next to the
American flag that he and Alan Shepard planted on the
moon in February 1971. NASA
U.S. labor market on solid ground as jobless rate hits eight-year low
5 FEBRUARY 2016 REUTERS LUCIA MUTIKANI
U.S. employment gains slowed more than expected in January as the boost to hiring from unseasonably mild weather faded, but rising wages and an unemployment rate at an eight-year low suggested the labor market recovery remains firm.... "The fact that payroll gains fell back to earth is not necessarily a bad sign. Most indications are that the job market in the U.S. is on solid footing and improving," said Nariman Behravieh, chief economist at IHS in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Economists had forcast employment increasing by 190,000 in January and the jobless rate steady at 5 percent. The economy added 2,000 fewer jobs in November and December than previously reported.
On top of a 0.5 percent jump in average hourly earnings, which was the biggest gain in a year, employers increased hours for workers. Manufacturing, which has been undermined by a strong dollar and weak global demand, added the most jobs since August 2013.
... The dollar rose against a basket of six major currenies on the data after hitting a roughly 15-week low on Thursday. Prices for U.S. government debt initially fell, but pared losses as stocks on Wall Street extended their decline.
"The lower unemployment rate and rising wages further support the view that the labor market is doing nothing but tightening," said Joel Naroff, chief economist at Naroff Economic Advisors in Holland, Pennsylvania. "Clearly, there are more uncertainties today than when the Fed raised rated in December and hinted that there could be four increases this year. But the labor market is absolutely not one of them."
... The economy, especially voters' perceptions of their job prospects, will likely be an issue in the November elections. President Barak Obama lauded the labor market progress.
"This progress is finally starting to translate into bigger paychecks. The United States of America right now has the strongest, most durable economy in the world," Obama told reporters at the White House." Read More
Apple given New York preservation award for repurposing historic buildings
5 FEBRUARY 2016 DEZEEN ALAN G BRAKE
... "Apple is being honoured for their contribution to preserving, restoring, and repurposing notable historic structures in New York City," the Conservancy said. "The company has placed four stores in historic buildings -- marrying high tech and distinguished architecture."The award "recognises exceptional individuals, organisations, and businesses that have demonstrated their dedication to pretecting New York's rich architectural legacy," according to the Conservancy.
... The New York Landmarks Conservancy works to preserve architecturally significant buildings through advocacy and education and by providing financial and technical assistance to building owners and neighborhood groups. Read More
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